Star-of-Bethlehem

Thyme

About Star-of-Bethlehem and Thyme

Star-of-Bethlehem

Thyme

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Herbs

1.3 Origin

Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey

Asia, Europe

1.4 Types

Not Available

Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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300

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1.5 Habitat

Cultivated Beds, meadows

Rocky areas

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

5-8

6-9

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9-1

1.8 Sunset Zone

21,22

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Clump-Forming

Cushion/Mound-forming

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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10.20 cm

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10.20 cm

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350 (About Privet)

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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12.70 cm

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White, Light Green, Silver

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Unknown

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Not Available

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Gray Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Gray Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Gray Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Oblong-lanceolate

Tiny

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring

Summer

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Part sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Part sun

4.7 Pruning

No pruning needed

Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning

4.8 Fertilizers

Water soluble fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

4.9 Pests and Diseases

No serious insect or disease problems

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

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5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

Not Available

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Insects

Butterflies

5.12 Allergy

Dermatitis, Poisonous to grazing animals

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Certain forms of cancer, Homeopathy

Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Root

Whole plant

6.2.3 Other Uses

Used As Food

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

ORNITHOGALUM balansae

Thymus vulgaris

7.2 Common Name

Star-of-Bethlehem

Thyme

7.2.1 In Hindi

Star-of-Bethlehem

अजवायन के फूल

7.2.2 In German

Stern -of- Bethlehem

Thymian

7.2.3 In French

Star- de - Bethléem

Thym

7.2.4 In Spanish

Estrella de Belen

Tomillo

7.2.5 In Greek

Star- of- Βηθλεέμ

θυμάρι

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Star of -Bethlehem

Tomilho

7.2.7 In Polish

Star- of- Betlejem

Tymianek

7.2.8 In Latin

Star of Bethlehem ,

Thymum

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Lilopsida

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Liliales

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8.5 Family

Asparagaceae

Labiatae

8.6 Genus

Ornithogalum

Thymus

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

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8.8 Tribe

Ornithogaleae

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8.9 Subfamily

Ornithogaloideae

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8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Star-of-Bethlehem and Thyme

Wondering what are the properties of Star-of-Bethlehem and Thyme? We provide you with everything About Star-of-Bethlehem and Thyme. Star-of-Bethlehem doesn't have thorns and Thyme doesn't have thorns. Also Star-of-Bethlehem does not have fragrant flowers. Star-of-Bethlehem has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Poisonous to grazing animals and Thyme has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Poisonous to grazing animals. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Star-of-Bethlehem and Thyme and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Thyme

Season and care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Star-of-Bethlehem and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star-of-Bethlehem season is Spring and Thyme season is Spring. The type of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.

Star-of-Bethlehem and Thyme Physical Information

Star-of-Bethlehem and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Star-of-Bethlehem height is 10.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Star-of-Bethlehem and Thyme are as follows:

Star-of-Bethlehem flower color: White, Light Green and Silver
Star-of-Bethlehem leaf color: Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green

Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Thyme

Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star-of-Bethlehem pruning is done No pruning needed and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Star-of-Bethlehem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.